Uniformed Protective Services students out and about Last term was a busy one for our Uniformed Protective Services students. In school, students have been focusing on discipline and its importance, particularly in the uniformed services. Students recently took part in a competition to see who could ‘bull polish’ the shiniest shoe.  Congratulations to Katie […]

A busy term for Public Services students Our Public Services students enjoyed several trips and visits which enhanced their learning during last term. In November, students enjoyed a successful trip to Leighton Buzzard Fire Station. The visit began with a talk which covered areas such as shift work, challenges, personnel, skills, demands, lack of manpower […]

“We’re soarin’, flyin’…” after High School Musical High School Musical was performed in the Vandyke Theatre on 11th and 12th December to sold out audiences. Over 70 students were involved in this high energy, high quality performance. Students rehearsed after school every Monday from mid-September and worked incredibly hard to bring the famous characters and songs […]

A Day In The Life Of… The Site Team Our site team’s working day begins earlier and ends later than any other team in the school. The site team work in shifts, with the early shift beginning at 6am, and the late shift not ending until 10pm. On top of this, there is always an […]

Disney’s High School Musical is coming to Vandyke! Just one week to go, then we’ll be rocking in the aisles of the Vandyke theatre!  Our amazing students and staff team are putting the finishing touches on their production of High School Musical, and it’s looking and sounding fantastic. Performances take place at 6pm on Thursday […]

Y13 Law students excel in Family Law Competition Three of our most talented advocates from the Y13 A Level Law cohort spent their Saturday competing against other schools in a Family Law competition, hosted by a Circuit Judge and magistrates.  The Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire was also in attendance to watch. The day was made […]

Students attend UK University Search event Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to be part of a group of year 11 and 12 pupils that visited the University of Northampton for the UK University Search event. As soon as I heard that places were available, I was quick to hand in my permission slip, […]

Congratulations to our Highly Commended DofE participants Whilst we take a short breather from Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expeditions during the winter months, we’re delighted to celebrate the achievements of our three Highly Commended participants. These students have gone above and beyond whilst working towards their respective Awards – congratulations to you all!

Girls in Construction event with Willmott Dixon Our partnership with construction firm Willmott Dixon has enabled us to offer various events to our students during the school day. We recently welcomed them to school to deliver a special ‘Girls in Construction’ event. Being able to showcase to female students the many varied careers within the […]

Could you be a Governor at Vandyke Upper School? We are pleased to announce we are now inviting applications from parents and carers of our current students to fill a vacancy for a Parent Governor on Vandyke Upper School’s Governing Body. This is a crucial voluntary role that contributes significantly to the strategic direction and […]